Art Invasion- The Guys and The Gals
Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery
Part I – The Guys
June 3, 2011 6-9 PM
A new wave of artists has invaded Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery bringing with them Down to Earth works that reflect Florida’s abundance of vegetation and wildlife. The Guys and the Gals create works that show strength of design and skill that has already attracted an appreciative audience. The work is both decorative and functional. This allows for patrons to live with and use “one of a kind” art creations as part of their daily routine. Part I- The Guys takes place on Friday evening, June 3 from 6-9 PM at Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, 605 Lake Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth. There will be a wine and cheese reception. Part II- The Gals will take place on Friday evening, June 17.
Lake Worth artist Rick Cohen creates Grandfather Clocks, tables, mirrors and a wide variety of exquisite furnishings and décor from Sticks and Stones, the title of his production company. Working with his sister Kathleen (Featured in two weeks), their spot in the gallery became immediately popular with a flurry of sales. New works appear weekly. Rick is a talented musician playing venues throughout the county. His virtuosity on the mandolin is called upon as back-up for many local artists. Rick hosts a Jam Session at the gallery for acoustic folk artists every second and fourth Mondays from 7-10 PM.
West Palm Beach artist Mark Banfield is a wood turned extraordinaire. He painstakingly pieces a variety of woods together into intricate patterns that appear when the works are turned and shaped on a lathe. Some of his creations contain as many as 2000 pieces. These works compete with those made from burls and pieces found on the side of the road. From these oddly shaped discards come some of his most impressive, sensual works. Included in his collection are a variety of vases, bowls, time pieces, some monumental in size and others delicately small and compact.
In two weeks, June 17, the larger invasion of Part II-The Gals will take place in the gallery.
A wine tasting, courtesy of artist and wine broker Barbara Eden takes place at every opening.
Clay Glass Metal Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists. The gallery is located at 605 Lake Avenue in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 1PM-9PM. Gallery openings are the first and third Friday of each month from 6-9 PM. For information call 561-588-8344 or visit website Clayglassmetalstone.com.
